Taste of Portugal Wine Chef Dinner

Service Description

Portugal combines the best of the Atlantic Ocean with strong Mediterranean influences, attracting food lovers from all around the world. Chef Kelsea Meaney will introduce guests to her favorite Portuguese ingredients and delicacies, fusing the influences of traditional flavors with an upscale modern edge to tempt the palate. Then sit down, relax to the sounds of the Dos Buenos music group and enjoy a truly communal experience that will expand your wine pairing knowledge and ignite your next culinary adventure. DRESS CODE Casual Elegant MENU AND WINES STARTER Salted Cod Cakes, Shrimp Cakes, Rustic Bread and Olives Aquila’s Nest Sibyl Dry Rose Wine APPETIZER Caldo Verde (Chourico and Collard Greens Soup) Bacalhau Toast (Bacalhau salad over Rustic Bread) Aquila’s Nest Zana e Malit Dry Riesling Wine MAIN COURSE Carne de Porco Alentejana (Pork Stew with Clams) Aquila’s Nest Princess of Troy Merlot Wine DESSERT Pasteis de Natas & Berries Aquila’s Nest Siren Moscato Wine ************************** Tax and Gratuity is included. Additional wine will be available for purchase at the table. 20% of wine sales are being donated to Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Fund for Women and Girls, a non profit partner that brings together passionate people and trusted resources to solve our region’s challenges through innovative, collaborative solutions. ************************** Chef Kelsea began their culinary career in high school as a dishwasher at Sinappis pizza, gradually working their way up through every kitchen station. With over 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Kelsea Meaney has become a true BOH jack-of-all-trades, honing their skills at establishments like Zohara and Sicily, before finding a home working as a private chef for families throughout CT. ************************** CANCELLATION POLICY Ticket is non refundable. In case of rain this event will be moved to the Indoor Tasting Room.